An Overview of Ethnoveterinary Medicine in Nigeria

Uwagie-Ero, Aihanuwa; Shuaibu, Ibrahim; Saviour, Nezan Oryiman

doi:10.26538/tjnpr/v1i4.3

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“…Part 1 consisted of ethnomedicinal face-to-face interviews using the qualitative approach; part 2 was "identification and classification of medicinal plants" from the obtained data from the first part, which were reported quantitatively. [5][6] Study area Buriram province is located in the southern zone of the Northeast of Thailand (Figure 1). Its area covers 10,393.945 km 2 , which is 6.11% of the region or 2.01% of the country.…”

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Local Wisdom and Medicinal Plant Utilization of Certified Folk Healers for Therapeutic Purposes in Buriram Province, Thailand

2021

TJNPR

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Folk healers used medicinal plants to treat diseases for ages. Due to the development of modern medicine, the local wisdom of folk healers is declining regarding the use of medicinal plants in treating diseases. Therefore, ancestral knowledge has to be systematically documented. This study was performed using a mixed-method study, which comprised the following: a qualitative approach through a face-to-face open-ended interview using a semistructured questionnaire; identification and classification of medicinal plants used by different ethnic group folk healers in Buriram Province, Thailand. For the interview, all participants were male folk healers aged over 50 years. All healers believed that the human body is made up of four elements: earth, water, wind, and fire. Illness or disease results from an imbalance of the four elements. The results showed that folk healers used 220 medicinal plants from 76 families for therapeutic purposes. The top three families were Fabaceae, Euphorbiaceae, and Poaceae, respectively. Moreover, the most commonly used parts were root (26.1%), aerial stem (23.5%), and tuber/bulb (13.2%). Most herbal remedies were administered orally (84.62%). The top three most important plants with a use value index of 0.64 were Walsura villosa, Piper nigrum, and Smilax glabra. The most treated diseases and symptoms were gastrointestinal disorders (16.07%), cancer (10.71%), and respiratory conditions (9.82%). In conclusion, the uses of medicinal plants and practice patterns of folk healers were systematically documented. Verification of bioactive compounds, chemical profiling in vitro and in vivo, and/or clinical studies of the medicinal plants are required to confirm the efficacy.

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Local Wisdom and Medicinal Plant Utilization of Certified Folk Healers for Therapeutic Purposes in Buriram Province, Thailand

2021

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“…However, there are still concerns about the efficacy, safety, dosage, hygienic status, and standards of these practices. However, many see EVPs as a potential source of solutions to animal health problems if thorough evaluation, standardization, or optimization is performed [93,94].…”

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“…It is beyond the scope of this short description of ethnoveterinary medicine to deal with individual products used as, firstly, they are numerous, and secondly, in most African countries, unlike South Asia, no ethnoveterinary products have been formally registered. Those requiring more information may consult the recent reviews showing that ethnoveterinary practices may play a role in improving the health and productivity of poultry in Africa [93][94][95][96][97].…”

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The Public Health Importance and Management of Infectious Poultry Diseases in Smallholder Systems in Africa

Grace,

Knight-Jones,

Melaku

et al. 2024

Foods

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Poultry diseases pose major constraints on smallholder production in Africa, causing high flock mortality and economic hardship. Infectious diseases, especially viral diseases like Newcastle disease and highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and bacterial diseases, especially colibacillosis and salmonellosis, are responsible for most chicken losses, with downstream effects on human nutrition and health. Beyond production impacts, poultry diseases directly harm public health if zoonotic, can give rise to epidemics and pandemics, and facilitate antimicrobial resistance through treatment attempts. HPAI, campylobacteriosis, and salmonellosis are the priority zoonoses. Sustainable solutions for poultry health remain elusive despite recognition of the problem. This review summarises current knowledge on major poultry diseases in smallholder systems, their impacts, and options for prevention and control. We find biosecurity, vaccination, good husbandry, and disease-resistant breeds can reduce disease burden, but practical limitations exist in implementing these measures across smallholder systems. Treatment is often inefficient for viral diseases, and treatment for bacterial diseases risks antimicrobial resistance. Ethnoveterinary practices offer accessible alternatives but require more rigorous evaluation. Multisectoral collaboration and policies that reach smallholder poultry keepers are essential to alleviate disease constraints. Successful control will improve livelihoods, nutrition, and gender equity for millions of rural families. This review concludes that sustainable, scalable solutions for smallholder poultry disease control remain a critical unmet need in Africa.

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“…Khaya senegalensis, Terminalia Avicennoides, Citrus Aurantifolia, Boswellia Dalzielli and Allium cepa are used in the treatment of parasitic and protozoan diseases of poultry in Nigeria (Fajimi and Taiwo, 2005). A survey on the ethno-veterinary practices in Nigeria conducted by Uwagie-Ero et al (2017) revealed the use of plants such as Acacia albida (Apple ring), Alium sativum (Garlic), Annona senegalensis (Wild custard apple), Citrus aurantifolia (Lime), Citrus aurantium (Lemon), Curcumis sativus (Cucumber) among others in the health management of livestock. Mathias and McCorkle (2004) reported that an animal disease remains one of the principal causes of poor livestock performance, leading to an ever-increasing gap between the supply of and the demand for livestock products.…”

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Common sustainable ethno-veterinary practices on broiler chicken production in two local governments in Ogun State, Nigeria

Adeleye¹,

Adebowale

Egbeyale³

2021

NJAP

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Poultry diseases are responsible for majority of losses in livestock production leading to constraints in the development and enhancement of viable livestock production systems in Nigeria. The impact of these diseases is severe in rural areas. This study evaluated the importance of ethno-veterinary practices on food sustainability. The research design was survey method and sample size was determined using Taro Yamane formula from a population size of 100 (50 each) from both Local Government Areas. A structured questionnaire was administered to 80 persons (respondents) from the two local government areas (Abeokuta south and Odeda) in Ogun State, Nigeria. The result indicated that respondent were male (85%) and female (15%) with the male being the dominant and the respondents' shows high level of literacy. The result revealed that common diseases of broiler birds are coccidiosis (45%), Newcastle (18%), fowl cholera (8%) and others (25%). The poultry farmers make use of veterinary services has a therapy for poultry diseases with very few involved in both veterinary and herbal practice. Among the local herbs used were Moringa leaf, Christmas melon, basil, bitter leaf etc. However, farmers believed that the use of herbs causes poor growth, weight loss while the use of inappropriate dosage leads to death of birds which in turn will alter the level of poultry production. Les maladies de la volaille sont responsables de la majorité des pertes d'élevage entraînant des contraintes dans le développement et l'amélioration de systèmes d'élevage viables au Nigéria. L'impact de ces maladies est grave dans les zones rurales. Cette étude a évalué l'importance des pratiques ethno-vétérinaires sur la durabilité alimentaire. La conception de la recherche était méthode d'enquête et la taille de l'échantillon a été déterminée à l'aide de la formule Taro Yamane à partir d'une taille de population de 100 (50 chacun) des deux zones d'administrations locales. Un questionnaire structuré a été administré à 80 personnes (répondants) des deux zones gouvernementales locales (le sud d'Abeokuta et Odeda) dans l'État d'Ogun, au Nigéria. Le résultat indique que le répondant était un homme (85 %) et les femmes (15%) ; l'homme étant le dominant et celui des répondants montre un niveau élevé d'alphabétisation. Le résultat a révélé que les maladies courantes des oiseaux de chair sont la coccidiose (45 %), Newcastle (18 %), le choléra aviaire (8 %) et d'autres (25 %). Les éleveurs de volailles font usage des services vétérinaires avec un peu de gens qui se trouve dans la pratique vétérinaire ayant à base, des herbes locales. Parmi les herbes locales utilisées se trouvaient la feuille de Moringa, le melon de Noël, le basilic, la feuille amère, etc. Cependant, les agriculteurs croyaient que l'utilisation d'herbes provoque une faible croissance, la perte de poids tandis que l'utilisation d'une dose inappropriée conduit à la mort des oiseaux qui à son tour va modifier le niveau de production avicole.

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An Overview of Ethnoveterinary Medicine in Nigeria

Cited by 8 publications

References 14 publications

Local Wisdom and Medicinal Plant Utilization of Certified Folk Healers for Therapeutic Purposes in Buriram Province, Thailand

Local Wisdom and Medicinal Plant Utilization of Certified Folk Healers for Therapeutic Purposes in Buriram Province, Thailand

The Public Health Importance and Management of Infectious Poultry Diseases in Smallholder Systems in Africa

Common sustainable ethno-veterinary practices on broiler chicken production in two local governments in Ogun State, Nigeria

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